Channel U (Singapore)
Channel U (marketed as U頻道, formerly named 优频道) is a Singaporean free-to-air television channel owned by Mediacorp. It was launched on 6 May 2001 by SPH MediaWorks. On 1 January 2005, the channel was transferred to Mediacorp after a merger between SPH MediaWorks and Mediacorp.[1]
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| Country | Singapore |
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| Broadcast area | Singapore |
| Network | SPH MediaWorks (2001–2005) Mediacorp (2005–present) |
| Slogan | "活出个性" (Live it up) |
| Headquarters | Mediacorp Campus, 1 Stars Avenue, Singapore 138507 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Mandarin Korean |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the STV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 6 May 2001 |
| Links | |
| Website | Official Site |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Analogue | Channel 28 |
| Digital terrestrial television | Channel 33 (HD) |
| myFreeview | Channel 5 (HD) (Johor Only) |
| IPTV | |
| StarHub TV | Channel 107 (HD) |
| Singtel TV | Channel 7 (HD) |
| Streaming media | |
| meWATCH | Available on meWATCH website or mobile app (Singapore only) |
The channel's programming consists of Chinese-language series and shows produced locally and imported from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, as well as Korean-language series provided by KBS, MBC and SBS. Channel U's programming is available subtitled in local languages on optional subtitle tracks, and dual-language option is available for Korean-language programs (choice of Chinese or Korean audio).
References
- "Singapore's first television station | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
External links
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